Having your bees is something many of us can do. Not only will they pollinate many of your food crops, but they will also provide you with delicious honey too. Before getting your first bees there are several important decisions you have to make. One of these is to decide […]
Bee Package vs Nucleus Colony (Nuc)
Australian beekeepers, depending on where they live, need to think about preparing their hives for the winter during fall (between March and May). In countries located in the northern hemisphere, such as the U.S.A. or U.K., the timing of the winter shutdown will be different, and the methods used there
How To Store Bee Frames Over The Winter
Yes, you can eat honeycomb. In fact, the entire honeycomb – including the wax – is edible. What Is Honeycomb? Honeycomb is a structure of hexagonal cells made from beeswax. It is used by bees as a nursery and storage facility. The honey found inside is raw honey, which means it
Bearding is when many bees cluster outside the hive in a shape that looks like a beard. Bees beard because the internal temperature of the hive is too hot and humid, which can cause the brood to die and make it impossible for bees to make honey. Bearding is done
Bee Bearding: Bees Hanging Outside The Hive At Night
No doubt you’ve heard of, seen, or even tasted honeycomb before. But what exactly is honeycomb? Honeycomb is a mass of wax built by honeybees and stored inside their hive. Each cell of the honeycomb is the shape of a hexagonal prism. Honeycomb is used by bees as both a
One of the most exciting parts about being a beekeeper is eating the honey. So it can be disappointing, after all your hard work, if your honey turns cloudy or crystallizes once you’ve extracted it. But don’t worry! Cloudy honey doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong – it’s completely natural
Why Does Honey Crystallize (Turn Cloudy) And How To Fix It
An excluder is a selective barrier that confines the queen and drones to the brood box. It’s placed between the brood box and the honey super, allowing only worker bees to pass through the holes. This means that no brood will be laid in the honey super – so fully
What Is A Queen Excluder And Do I Need To Use One?
A beehive entrance reducer is a tool used during the winter months, or in very cold weather, to reduce the width of the entrance to a beehive. Reducers can be made of plastic, wood, or metal. They can be homemade or purchased online or from a store that sells beekeeping
Beehive Entrance Reducers: What Are They And How To Use One
When it comes to moving your hive, there is an old rule most beekeepers follow – either move your hive less than 3 feet (about a meter) or more than 3 miles (about 5 kilometers). This is because bees generally forage up to a radius of 3 miles from where
There are three methods for safely getting the bees out of your honey super before you harvest your honey. They are: Shake and brush method Use of a clearer or escape board Use of a mechanical bee blower Before I outline each of these methods, you must ensure you have
How To Get Bees Out Of Your Honey Super
